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MARK OF THOMAS PITTS, LONDON, 1771
Details
A George III silver-gilt stirrup-cup
Mark of Thomas Pitts, London, 1771
Formed as a fox's mask, realistically chased with fur, flattened ears and staring eyes, the mouth slightly open showing the teeth, the underside with an oval cartouche engraved with an inscription, marked on rim
6in. (15cm.) long
6oz. (211gr.)
The inscription reads, 'Success to Fox Hunting and the Joys of a Tally'
Mark of Thomas Pitts, London, 1771
Formed as a fox's mask, realistically chased with fur, flattened ears and staring eyes, the mouth slightly open showing the teeth, the underside with an oval cartouche engraved with an inscription, marked on rim
6in. (15cm.) long
6oz. (211gr.)
The inscription reads, 'Success to Fox Hunting and the Joys of a Tally'
Provenance
Sir John Grey Egerton Bart; Christie's London, 25 February 1970, lot 35.
Special notice
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